Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Epidemiological Characteristics of Dry Eye Disease in Asian and Asian Female Populations: A Database-Driven Descriptive Study |
| Authors: |
Han Zhang, Kuiliang Yang, Wanju Yang, Shanshan Wan, Yanning Yang, Yiqiao Xing |
| Source: |
Journal of Current Ophthalmology, Vol 36, Iss 2, Pp 159-167 (2024) |
| Publisher Information: |
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2024. |
| Publication Year: |
2024 |
| Collection: |
LCC:Ophthalmology |
| Subject Terms: |
asian region, descriptive study, dry eye disease, female, Ophthalmology, RE1-994 |
| More Details: |
Purpose: To investigate the epidemiological characteristics of dry eye disease (DED) in Asian populations and among females. Methods: This study utilized the literature-derived database on DED risk factors, which includes data from 119 studies, and followed an evidence-based medicine retrieval strategy, searching globally for studies on risk factors for DED. Specifically, we focused on the Asian and Asian female populations. A descriptive statistical analysis was conducted on the definitions and prevalence of DED as provided in the database. Results: The study included a total of 139,556 participants, of which 74,258 were females. The overall prevalence of DED in Asians was found to be 23.9%, and it was observed to increase with age. Specifically, the prevalence was 16.2% in the group aged |
| Document Type: |
article |
| File Description: |
electronic resource |
| Language: |
English |
| ISSN: |
2452-2325 |
| Relation: |
https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/joco.joco_46_24; https://doaj.org/toc/2452-2325 |
| DOI: |
10.4103/joco.joco_46_24 |
| Access URL: |
https://doaj.org/article/db67ef1614ff4bfa86b57edef92f00ff |
| Accession Number: |
edsdoj.b67ef1614ff4bfa86b57edef92f00ff |
| Database: |
Directory of Open Access Journals |
